Fear and Hope in Juba: 623 Arrested in Battle Against Gang Violence

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‎ ‎Central Equatoria State (CES) security forces have arrested 623 individuals suspected of affiliation with notorious street gangs in Juba as part of a sweeping anti-crime operation across the capital . ‎ ‎The suspects are allegedly linked to high-profile gangs such as 4SG Slime, West Coast, ODA, Killers Gang, Black Devils, among others. ‎ ‎While detailed profiles of the detainees remain pending, officials emphasize the operation is in direct response to a recent surge in heinous criminal activity including a particularly disturbing gang rape in the Shirikat area of Juba, which sparked national outrage and hastened the crackdown.  ‎ ‎In the wake of the arrests, CES Governor Rabi Emmanuel Mujung has renewed calls for reformatory schools aimed at providing vocational training and rehabilitation for youth implicated in gang activities. ‎ ‎This includes proposals for a holistic strategy pairing enforcement with social and mental health support a key element raised during recent securi...

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President  Kiir met with Ethiopian Prime Minister, Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali who come to South Sudan on a one day visit. 


The Ethiopian Prime Minister, upon his arrival at Juba International Airport he was warmly welcome by President Kiir and other senior government officials. 


The two leaders held a meeting on bilateral matters with Regional Dimensions as well as progress of the Peace Agreement. 

 

The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Deng Dau Malek said the meeting focused on bilateral relations, regional dimensions and the progress of the Peace Agreement. 



Hon. Deng also added that the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali held a side-line meeting with the First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny to deliberate on challenges hindering the implementation of the Peace Agreement.

 

In his remarks, the Ethiopian State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Misganu Arega said that the two leaders exchanged views on matters of bilateral relations and regional stability.


Ambassador Arega also thanked the government of South Sudan for welcoming them  warmly. 


“An official and colorful welcoming ceremony was organized on behalf of the Prime Minister for which Ethiopia is grateful,” Amb. Arega said. 


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